NBA Draft Sees Chicago Dominate Early Rounds
The NBA completed its draft with Chicago picking five straight in round one and securing stars like Walt Bellamy, York Larese, and Doug Moe. New York, Cincinnati, Detroit, and others followed with key selections as the league weighs competition from the new American Basketball League.
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North Carolina
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Tony Jackson
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Larry Siegfried
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Ray Scott
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John Turner
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Jerry Graves
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John Eagan
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Spahn Emphasizes Hitting Pride Over Pitching Record
Milwaukee pitcher Warren Spahn jokes he is a slugger as he lines up hits in spring drills. He collected 14 safeties in 96 at bats last season with three homers, while contributing a key RBI in a 1-0 spring win over Chicago.
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Milwaukee Braves
Undefeated ASU Hosts Wyoming in 7-0 Win
The Arizona State University Sun Devils extended their win streak to 19 with a 7-0 victory over Wyoming. Sterling Slaughter pitched 6 1 1/3 innings of two hit ball before relief, while Larry Brion collected three hits and drove in two as ASU pulled away early and finished strong.
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UPI
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Wyoming
Sun Devils
Sterling Slaughter
Larry Brion
ASU
Carothers
Caldwell
Bonachie Slaughter
Gorman
Canadiens Coach Blake Fined in Stanley Cup Semifinal
Montreal coach Toe Blake received hockeys largest fine 2000 after striking referee Dalton McArthur twice following the Canadiens 2 1 overtime loss to Chicago. The Black Hawks lead the series 2 1 as Blake accepts the penalty and notes no suspension.
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Dalton McArthur
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Maurice
Rocket) Richard
Imlach
U of A Downs Iowa In-Opener
The University of Arizona Wildcats defeated Iowa 8-3 in the opener of a series, scoring three unearned runs in the first inning. Arizona improved to 19-1, while Iowa, making its season debut, allowed two errors and three wild pitches in the inning. Mark Clarke struck out nine over eight hits allowed. Ronald Reifert pitched the full game for Iowa. The teams schedule five more games this week.
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Spahn
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Lew Burdette
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Herb Score
Braves
Shaw
Wally Post
Steve Bilko
Post
Vada Pinson
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UPI
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Iowa
Arizona
Mark Clarke
Ronald Reifert
Braves Adopt Rob Peter To Pay Paul Attitude
The Milwaukee Braves reshuffled to fill infield gaps by trading Billy Bruton and two pitchers, boosting second base and shortstop with Roy McMillan Felix Mantilla and Andre Rodgers while keeping Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews core. Manager Dressen bets on outfield depth with Johnny Logan Mel Roach and Mantilla, while Warren Spahn anchors a aging pitching staff alongside Lew Burdette and Bob Buhl. Don McMahon relieves uncertainty for the bullpen potential.
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Johnny ‘McHale
Billy Bruton
Joey Jay
Juan Pizarro
Dressen
Braves
Joe Adcock
Frank Bolling
Tiger
Roy McMillan
Eddie Mathews
Billy Martin
Reds
Andre Rodgers
Giants
Johnny Logan
Mel Roach
Felix Mantilla
Hank Aaron
Mack Jones
Louisville
al Spangler
John Demerit
Mantilla
Aaron
Wes Covington
Lee
Bob Buhl
Spahn
Plans No Racing Friday at Turf Paradise on Religious Holiday
Turf Paradise will not race Friday due to a religious holiday. Racing resumes Wednesday through Sunday with Paradise Valley Stakes Sunday as the week's highlighted event. Wednesday features a nine race Ladies Day program and the Dolls and Dames Purse for three year olds.
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Brewer tops 15 foot vault talk at USC meet
USC vaulter Jim Brewer announced he would have tried to break Don Bragg's world record last Saturday if luck cooperated. The Phoenix native said he felt great after clearing 15 feet 2 1 2 inches and considered a 15 foot 10 inch jump, reflecting on his Santa Barbara Relays performance and earning field athlete of the week honors from the Southern California track writers association.
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UPI
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Aggie Alumni Grid Game Draws Crowd Ahead of May Match
Interest builds for the Bob Waterfield coached alumni versus the Aggie varsity at New Mexico State University. The May 20 game tickets are selling fast as fans anticipate appearances by Bob Gaiters Pervis Atkins Charley Johnson Bob Kelly E A Sims Danny Villanueva Billy Ray Locklin Louis Kelley Joe Kelley Sal Gonzalez Ricky Alba George Mulholland Ben Landin Clem Mancini and others.
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New Mexico State University
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Bob Gaiters
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E. A. Sims
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Louis Kelley
Joe Kelley
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Vejar Retires After Unanimous Win Over Greaves
Chico Vejar, once a Stamford welterweight contender, retires after a 10 round unanimous decision over Canada's Wilfie Greaves at St. Nicholas Arena. The ex NYU student thanked fans and urged support for boxing despite a few rotten apples.
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New York University
Cards Jackson Breaks Jaw In Freak Accident
Petersberg report says St. Louis ace Larry Jackson suffered two jaw cracks from a fall during spring training. Doctors expect at least a month out, jaw wired shut by Grover Austin, with an estimated absence of several months for the Cardinals ace.
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Larry Jackson
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Hawks face do-or-die trip for Western title
The St Louis Hawks must win back-to-back on the West Coast to force a final game with the Los Angeles Lakers after a 121-112 loss. Clyde Lovellette may be sidelined with a possible back disc, while Elgin Baylor scored 47 as the Lakers lead 2-1 in the series.
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Red Sox trim roster ahead of key series with Indians
Boston cuts seven players from the roster as it prepares to host the Cleveland Indians and San Francisco. Dodgers? No. The moves leave Don Gile as the only remaining proven hitter at first base with Dor Schyall and Bob Heffner sent to Seattle. Both pitchers had control issues but are counted on for Boston's future plans.
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